Ref. #E9E4E3 · PR-W11
Patience
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Patience Technical Profile
What color is Patience? It's a light warm white with the hex code #E9E4E3. Colors similar to Patience include Valspar Timid Violet, Kilz Collector'S White, Kilz Collector'S White. Patience has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Patience reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Patience pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Patience
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Timid Violet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Collector'S White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Clytemnestra
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Venetian Marble
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crescent Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Gray Whisper
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Patience
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Patience
#E9E4E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Patience
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Patience Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Patience.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Patience — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Patience have?
Patience by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the white color family.
What colors match Patience from other brands?
The closest matches are Timid Violet by Valspar (#E8E3E2), Collector'S White by Kilz (#E9E4E2), Collector'S White by Kilz (#E9E4E2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Patience?
Patience has an LRV of 74.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Patience's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.